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City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that Delta ModTech, the applicant, is <br /> a new industrial business that received its approvals earlier this year and has contacted the City <br /> with proposed revisions to their approved Landscape Plan. The property itself is located at 8445 <br /> Bunker Lake Boulevard and is zoned E-3 Employment. The subject property does abut an existing <br /> residential property that is zoned R-3 Residential (High Density). The applicant has noted that <br /> there were no proposed revisions to the landscaping border with this residential property nor were <br /> there any tree reductions proposed along the public street frontage. The proposed reduced tree <br /> plantings are mostly along the northern and eastern property boundaries, which presumably abut <br /> future industrial projects. He recommended approval of the revised Landscape Plan. He also <br /> asked for direction on whether staff should proceed with research on possible planting requirement <br /> amendments. <br /> Board Member Hiatt asked if the reduction in trees is based on the thought that the plantings would <br /> be too heavy as originally proposed. <br /> City Planner Anderson confirmed that the applicant attempted to comply with the code but feels <br /> that number of plantings would require removal and thinning as the trees mature and grow larger. <br /> He stated that with how dense the plantings were proposed there would be competition for sun and <br /> nutrients. He stated that even the amended landscaping plan is an investment of over$100,000. <br /> Board Member Hiatt stated that it would appear that the amended plan would have the potential to <br /> create healthier trees and landscaping. <br /> Board Member Covart asked if industrial development is planned to the north and east. <br /> City Planner Anderson confirmed that the sites to the north and east are also zoned E-3, which is <br /> industrial and therefore would be a similar type user with similar landscaping requirements. He <br /> explained that space for landscaping becomes more challenging with large industrial buildings and <br /> the required elements such as parking and stormwater ponding. <br /> Board Member Hiatt asked if the required trees and shrubs was determined based on the amount <br /> of land and not the available greenspace. <br /> City Planner Anderson explained how the tree and shrub calculations are determined. <br /> Board Member Hiatt stated that as the industrial parks are evolving to larger buildings, it would <br /> be helpful to have flexibility to accommodate larger buildings and less greenspace. <br /> Board Member Fetterley stated that it does not appear there are other areas to accommodate <br /> additional trees or shrubs. <br /> City Planner Anderson confirmed that there would not be additional room onsite. He believed that <br /> the amended plan will result in a better product and will still be well landscaped. <br /> Board Member Hiatt asked if there would be concern with setting precedent for other companies <br /> that would like to minimize their contribution to landscaping. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/November 18, 2019 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />
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